Tea App: Messaging System Offline After Second Security Breach
Following a recent cybersecurity breach, the dating discussion app Tea announced that some direct messages were also accessed. The app, which allows women to anonymously discuss men, previously revealed that thousands of user selfies and photo IDs were exposed. The company stated it is working to identify impacted users and offer identity protection services, while also emphasizing the need for users to consider real-life security precautions. The breach affects users who signed up before February 2024, with approximately 72,000 images leaked in total, including those found in direct messages.
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